Why universities are the best places to start a business
…mploying 15,588 staff, receiving investments totalling £28.5m and having a combined turnover in 2012-13 of £376m. Bricks and ideas In my view there are three elements that make many of our universities the best place to start a business. First are the connections and networks they provide. Universities are often at the heart of local economies. They are often uniquely placed to bring together users and experts to identify issues, generate solution…